Alfama’s Allure: Lisbon’s Timeless Heart

Where Cobblestones Sing and Castles Watch Over the City

Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal

As I stood on Alfama’s steep, winding streets, high above Lisbon, I felt time bend. The view from this hilltop neighbourhood—the city’s oldest—is one of the best-kept secrets of Portugal. Here, crumbling facades painted in faded pastels line the maze of alleys, creating a living, breathing testament to centuries of history. Every…